My favorite season is summer, but you wouldn't necessarily know that by looking at me. Almost my entire wardrobe is black and I'm pretty pale, which is usually the hallmark of people who prefer things a little cooler. In truth, I used to be one of those people, but half a decade of New York winters has given me an appreciation of warm weather I didn't have during my quarter century of brutal Atlanta summers. I still have my lifelong preference for black clothing, though, so I have to pick and choose my summer shopping list carefully.

Summer black is more abundant than you'd think, but if that's not your thing, there's a little color below as well, especially in the handbags. There's even some white, even though I am objectively too messy to be a person who wears white. I can dream, right?

I love a flat sandal, I love a black sandal, I love a strappy sandal. Since these tie in the back instead of buckle or snap, it'll also be way easier to adjust them perfectly.

A couple weeks ago, I walked several blocks behind a girl carrying one of these, and it was so sleek and beautiful in person.

I've loved this smaller version of the Simple Tote since it made its debut, and this fun little leopard version is my favorite one yet.

I love bag charms but have never bought one; these dino charms from Coach are so cool and intricate that I might take the plunge.

Dior makes all of my favorite sunglasses right now, and white pair feels particularly fresh for summer.

Between Chrissy Teigen and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, I'm fully convinced of the virtues of Gianvito Rossi summer suede.

A little black dress is always useful, and all-over lace lightens up the look for warm weather.

I'm a longtime fan of Mansur Gavriel's bucket bags, and I like this color and size of the Lady so much that they just might be the way I branch out.

I'm really into mini totes right now, in case that wasn't already clear.

I've actually already ordered these. I have the all-black version, and the Flyknit material makes the sneaker light as a feather and totally non-bulky. Perfect for summer!

My favorite facial exfoliator is from this brand, and this one for body (and face, if you're into that) gets very high marks. Gotta keep the arms and legs soft for the season.

My favorite summer pieces are things that feel a little boho and a little goth. This one fits into that perfectly.

If there's anyone I trust to make my skin soft and sexy and wonderful-smelling, it's Tom Ford.

This shows up not as white, but as a totally sheer shimmer that doesn't look too glittery or frosted. It's your lips but better.

I'm strictly a one-piece girl, and this one is both classic and sexy.